Detroit Hikers - Canadian Rockies Adventure - 7 Days/6 Nights

DAY 1    Arrive Calgary. Meet guides and transfer to Banff by van to the Banff Park Lodge.
DAY 2    Spectacular hiking at Sunshine Village.
DAY 3    The classic day hike at Lake Louise in Banff National Park
DAY 4    Touring and hiking along the world famous Icefields Parkway.
DAY 5    "Fire and Ice"on the Stanley Glacier Trail in Kootenay National Park.
DAY 6    Kananaskis Country hiking to Buller Pass
DAY 7    Departure for flight home.

Cost Includes

• 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 2 dinners
• 6 nights in 3 star hotels: 4 nights in Banff, 2 nights in Canmore
• Private transport in high roof van
• Professional hiking/interpretive guide
• 2 evening guest speakers
• All permits, sightseeing and National Park entrance fees
• Shuttle from Calgary International Airport on arrival day and return to Calgary airport on final day

Cost Does Not Include

• Personal expenses
• Air fares
• Travel insurance
• Meals not indicated
• Tips

How difficult is it? How fit and experienced need you be?

This program is designed for fit walkers. No previous mountain hiking experience required.
There will be 3 levels of hiking groups available designated as:

• Photo group - slower walking group looking for more photo ops or gentler walking.
• Regular group - hiking at standard walking pace and distance.
• Super group - hiking at a faster pace or on a slightly longer route.
   

This Canadian Rockies walking trip involves hiking for up to 6 to 7 hours per day, usually with distances of 10-14 kilometres. Elevation gains will vary from 300 m (1,000 ft) up to 800 m. (2,800 ft). You will need to carry a daypack large enough for spare clothing, your camera, lunch and something to drink each day.

Guides and Group Size

Your guides are experienced professional hiking guides with certification from the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides and/or from the Mountain Parks Heritage Interpretation Association. They are chosen for their enthusiasm and interest in sharing their knowledge of these mountains.

Maximum group size per guide: 12

Accommodation and Meals

Accommodation is double occupancy. The lodgings we have chosen were selected for their unique character and relatively easy access to other amenities. Banff and Canmore are very interesting communities and offer lots of opportunities for shopping, strolling, museum visits, and people watching!

On the signup form you will be asked if you would like a single or double occupancy room. If you choose a double occupancy room and are travelling as a single, you will be able to request a specific person to share with.

We will be happy to book rooms for you before and after the tour; please contact us for the most recent rates.

All breakfasts are included as are picnic lunches, trail snacks and 2 dinners. Please specify any special dietary requirements you have on your application so we can incorporate them into our menus.

Transfers to and from Calgary and Flight Arrangements

We will be providing shuttles for you from Calgary Airport to Banff and from Canmore back to Calgary. The shuttles times will coincide with flights arriving from Detroit with Delta airlines and from Windsor with Westjet. The shuttle schedule and sign up form will be issued closer to the trip date.

We strongly suggest that you do not plan on an early return flight from Calgary, unless you enjoy getting up at 3:00 am!

Climate

This trip will be operating in early September. The weather at this time of year is usually mild, but in the mountains, it is always unpredictable. Daytime highs will range from 50F - 70 F and nighttime temperatures can drop to freezing. As with alpine environments throughout the globe, the higher you go, the lower the temperature becomes. Ensuring that you have the correct clothing for an alpine environment is crucial. Please review the suggested clothing list you will receive carefully.

Insurance in the National Parks

Please ensure that your health plan will cover you in case of illness or accident whilst here. Obtain extra travel insurance if necessary.